Victoria & Albert’s Restaurant at Walt Disney World Receives Michelin Star

Hi everyone!

The elegant Victoria & Albert’s restaurant at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort in Walt Disney World received its first Michelin star yesterday! The ceremony was held in Tampa, and included Chef de Cuisine Matthew Sowers, Culinary Director Scott Hunnel (who also spent over 20 years as chef de cuisine at Victoria & Albert’s) and Sommelier Israel Perez, maître d’hotel. Perez was also honored with an 2024 Florida Service Award.

Read below for more information.

From the Michelin website about Victoria & Albert’s:

Victoria & Albert’s (Contemporary cuisine)

Nestled within Disney’s crown jewel, the Grand Floridian Resort, this restaurant is by no means an easy reservation. The setting is intimate, and the pacing is that of a leisurely, three-hour waltz orchestrated by a gracious brigade of veteran servers. Chef Matthew Sowers cooks with contemporary verve and draws on influences spanning from Asia to the Nordics. Think delicate tarts set with New Zealand langoustine, striking “sandwiches” made with venison carpaccio and red cabbage, and bold sauces like cherry-cola bordelaise. Other details like water lists, an ornate coffee and tea service, and a serious wine program further impress.

Congratulations to Victoria & Albert’s!